gfrasmd Review of A Snowy Christmas

A Snowy Christmas (2021 TV Movie)

I really wanted to like this movie, but......

[4/10 · 15 November 2021]

A lot about this production is unreal. For a Christmas tale, to be unrealistic may be OK: blame it on Christmas Magic! Regretfully, this story is rendered with no animation and lacks credibility both in major aspects and small details. The acting, especially for the two sisters, is somewhat approximate and, at times, unnatural. The escamotage of rendering a lodge an Historical Landmark, besides being far overused, is not applicable. The building in not old enough and there is no reported connection with historical events, to justify the claim. The snowmen are so obviously fakes. Snowmen that bounce or shake at any light touch are becoming a painful tradition in TV movies. Why? Is it so difficult or expensive to work with real snow? The flame in the fireplace is, also, a fake. The image is clearly doctored, poorly overimposing a virtual flame over the wood logs. Again, is having a really burning fireplace too heavy on the budget? And what about the uncredited actor portraying the sister's husband? I believe him to be Darrell Faria, who appeared in the movie 'The Santa suit', years ago, where he had the role of an actor playing an elf that he rendered weird and creepy. That was intentional. His short interventions in this movie still project weird and creepy vibes. Was this intentional, as well? Overall, the film leaves you with the impression of an uninspired production, carelessly rushed through its conclusion.